How to analyze a piece of fiction

This information is a tip for a student how to write an interpretation of a text.

How to analyze a piece of fiction

1.    The author.

2.    The theme.

3.    The plot: the characters, the setting, the situation, what happens, what happens finally.

4.    The peculiarities of plot structure + pattern of narration + literary techniques.

5.    narrative method.

6.    The characters + means of characterization.

7.    The title.

8.    The conflict.

9.    The message.

10. Your evaluation.